Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to boost the global economy by $13 trillion by 2030, adding roughly 1.2% to global GDP a year (Source. McKinsey). While a number of countries are in race to be the first to adopt AI, USA and China are maintaining the lead .How will the global race change the world we live in? What must countries and cities do to increase AI adoption to gain global competitive advantage?

What countries must do to increase AI adoption?

What will be more important in future cities – automated domination or leadership?

The global big data market is expected to reach USD 123.2 billion by 2025* (Source, Grand View Research, Inc.) By 2020, we will create approximately 44 trillion gigabytes of data each year. From placing millions of sensor across cities to implementing open data initiatives, cities are increasing efforts to transform urban data into smart cities information. The key challenge cities are faced with when it comes to big data is how to make sense of it.

The edge VS the cloud

Defining edge computing opportunity

Innovative tools that cities can use to make sense of big data toimpact change?

How cities can use AI to make data driven decisions for their residents?

How can we empower citizens to leverage open data to resolve key city urban challenges

Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri

Carles Agusti i Hernàndez

10:30 am - 10:50 am Reserved for Midea

Sponsored by: Midea Group

10:50 am - 11:20 am CREATING THE ULTIMATE BLENDED GCC-CHINA MARKET - Can businesses benefit from the investment alliance with China and how will this initiative add to the region’s basket of economic diversification?

In July 2018, China had pledged USD 20 billion in loans and USD 106 million in financial support to the Middle East. A Chinese consortium has materialised an investment of USD 10.7 billion for the port and industrial zone of Duqm, Oman. Fifteen Chinese businesses have joined the Abu Dhabi Economic Zone (KIZAD) with an investment of around USD 1 billion, since Cosco Shipping Ports have joined Abu Dhabi Khalifa Ports to expand and operate one of their terminals.

•What opportunities can GCC market players access due to investment and trade alliances with China?

•Does GCC’s presence as the cornerstone of China’s Belt and Road Initiative drive SME’s growth in the region?

Dr. Raed Safadi

Executive Director, Economic Research & PolicyDepartment of Economic Development Dubai